WOODBRIDGE — Tommy Shevlin, a 38-year-old father of six, is battling brain cancer, out of work, facing eviction, and struggling to make his doctor’s appointments.

Friends and relatives of Shevlin, a Woodbridge resident with grade 2 Oligodendroglioma brain tumors, have organized fund-raiser at the Iselin Knights of Columbus on Friday.

"Our goal is the move him closer to his doctor and get him a vehicle to get to his appointments," said Donna Lane, an organizer of the benefit. She said Shevlin is driving 100 miles to doctors appointments each week in a car that is less than reliable.

Supporters are seeking donations of $15 for the event, which features a show by disco music star Carol Douglas among other performers.

The benefit will be from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., at the hall at 116 Grand St. in the Iselin section of Woodbridge. More information is available at tomshevfoundation@verizon.net or by calling Lane at (732) 535-1134.